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Don't Believe the Hype

5.12a, Sport, 60 ft (18 m),  Avg: 2.7 from 38 votes
FA: S. Olmstead, C. Schneider
Arizona > Northern Arizona > Arizona Strip > Virgin River Gorge > Planet Earth Wall

Description

Start in an alcove and pull past the first few bolts on huge jugs. The next section involves a series of side-pulls and gastons while traversing right to a jug. Latch the jug and work your way up a bit more before traversing back to the left on steep jugs and over a shallow roof. The last couple of moves are a fun romp on huge holds.

Location

On the left side of the Mentor Cave, starting in an alcove.

Protection

~10 bolts

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Grant Mercer
Las Vegas, NV
  5.12a
[Hide Comment] Super fun climbing with a nails hard crux for being a 12a. Highly recommend, believe the hype.

BETA: skip the crux clip on redpoint, you're well protected already and it's an awful clip to make on the go. Jan 21, 2019